Hoffrichter CPAP User manual

User‘s Manual
Respiratory Therapy Device
CPAP - AutoCPAP - BILEVEL ST20
as of device software 3.300

2 Info
SERIAL NUMBER
Every HOFFRICHTER GmbH device is supplied with a
serial number for traceability purposes.
Please enter your device‘s serial number here. You will
find the serial number on the rating plate on the back
of the device.
...............................................
Please always quote the serial number for all queries
and complaints.
CONFORMITY
The device complies with the requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC.

Contents 3
CONTENTS
Scope of delivery ................................................... 7
General.................................................................. 8
Information on this user‘s manual........................ 8
Symbols used in this manual ............................... 9
Symbols on the rating plate............................... 11
Safety Information................................................ 12
General safety instructions ................................ 12
Electrical safety................................................. 14
Installation requirements and transport .............. 15
Before commissioning....................................... 17
Using oxygen.................................................... 18
Intended use..................................................... 19
Contraindications .............................................. 21
Side effects....................................................... 22
Device description ............................................... 23
How the device works.......................................... 24
General............................................................. 24
Power supply.................................................... 25
Therapy modes.................................................... 27
CPAP................................................................ 28
APAP ............................................................... 28
BILEVEL S, T and ST ....................................... 33

4 Contents
Using the device .................................................. 37
Commissioning ................................................. 37
Turning on and off in battery mode .................... 39
Standby mode .................................................. 39
Automatic zero point correction .......................... 40
Power failure..................................................... 42
Using oxygen.................................................... 42
Device functions .................................................. 44
Parameters in point 2 CPAP .............................. 47
Parameters in point 2 AutoCPAP....................... 48
Parameter in point 2 BILEVEL ST20 .................. 50
Language ......................................................... 52
P-Unit ............................................................... 52
Operating times ................................................ 53
Date ................................................................. 54
Time ................................................................. 55
Wake up time.................................................... 56
Mode ............................................................... 57
Pressure ........................................................... 58
IPAP ................................................................. 60
EPAP ................................................................ 61
I-Slope.............................................................. 61
E-Slope ............................................................ 62
Frequency......................................................... 64
I:E..................................................................... 65

Contents 5
Delay Time........................................................ 65
Backup freq ...................................................... 66
P-Min................................................................ 67
P-Max............................................................... 68
P-Start.............................................................. 68
I-FLEX............................................................... 69
E-FLEX ............................................................. 70
Calibration ........................................................ 71
Ramp ............................................................... 73
Mask Test ......................................................... 75
Automatic ......................................................... 76
Display Vt ......................................................... 77
Bact.Filter ......................................................... 79
Brightness ........................................................ 80
Parameter settings............................................ 81
Alarm functions of the device ............................... 83
Mask alarm....................................................... 83
Pressure alarm.................................................. 83
Wake up alarm.................................................. 84
Important display messages................................. 85
Using an SD card................................................. 87
General information........................................... 87
Inserting the SD card ........................................ 88
Removing the SD card ...................................... 89
What is saved on the SD card ........................... 90

6 Contents
Error messages................................................. 92
Changing the filter, cleaning.................................. 94
Cleaning the mask ............................................ 96
Cleaning the therapy tube ................................. 96
Cleaning the device........................................... 97
Cleaning the headgear ...................................... 98
Cleaning the humidifier...................................... 98
Preparing the device for a patient change............. 99
Using bacterial filters .......................................... 100
Troubleshooting ................................................. 101
Maintenance ...................................................... 103
Disposal............................................................. 104
Device ............................................................ 104
Packaging....................................................... 104
Accessories .................................................... 104
Accessories ....................................................... 105
Technical data.................................................... 107
Manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic
compatibility ...................................................... 111
Disclaimer.......................................................... 116

Scope of delivery 7
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1 Respiratory therapy device point 2 1
2 Mains cable
3 Power supply
4 Therapy tube (ID = 22 mm, length = 1.80 m)
5 Ventilation mask (optional) with exhalation valve
Different sorts of mask systems are available.
6 Headgear
7 User‘s manual
8 Brief instructions
9 Spare filter (2 pack)
10 Carrying case
1
1 1 optional equipment variant for use with humidifier
3
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8 General
GENERAL
INFORMATION ON THIS USER‘S MANUAL
Read this user‘s manual through carefully before using
your therapy device for the first time.
Follow the safety and cleaning instructions in particular.
Keep the manual in a safe place close to the device so
that you can refer to it immediately if necessary.

General 9
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Important information is denoted by symbols in this
user‘s manual. Be sure to follow these instructions in
order to avoid accidents, personal injury and mate-
rial damage.
This symbol denotes general safety instructions.
Follow these instructions to avoid accidents, per-
sonal injury or material damage.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
lead to serious injuries or death.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
may lead to serious injuries or death.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
may lead to moderately severe injuries.

10 General
This symbol denotes situations that may lead to
material damage or damage to the device.
This symbol denotes information, tips and instruc-
tions for efficient, error-free use of the device.
In addition, the local accident prevention regulations
and general safety regulations in force in the area of
use must be observed.